Car trouble? Find out the cause
The most common car electrical problems. Each guide gives a short answer, the likely causes, checks you can do yourself and when to stop driving.
Car won't start
Starter won't crank, clicks, or the engine won't catch
Causes and fixesBattery keeps dying
The battery goes flat overnight or after a few days parked
Causes and fixesCheck Engine light is on
The engine warning light is on or flashing
Causes and fixesAlternator not charging
Battery light on while driving, lights dimming
Causes and fixesEngine shaking or losing power
Shaking at idle, hesitation and loss of power when accelerating
Causes and fixesElectrical faults
Lights, windows or dashboard not working, fuses blowing
Causes and fixesFuel consumption is up
The tank empties faster than usual with the same driving
Causes and fixesEngine stalls by itself
The engine cuts out while driving, at a stop or right after starting
Causes and fixes
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